Iran Off the Beaten Track Tour, visit Khuzestan, Kurdistan and the valley of Alamut
If you've seen the highlights of Iran, but fell in love with the country and want to see more, this is the tour for you! Or if you just love wild, remote places, come and explore. This Iran tour takes you to the valley of Alamut, a valley full of stories and legends and a paradise for hikers. History buffs will love Takht-e Soleyman, the throne of the kings. You continue with and extended visit to the Iranian part of Kurdistan, with high mountain villages and the buzzling towns of Sanandaj and Kermanshah. From the friendly Kurds you continue to a different world, the world of the Gulf Arabs in Iran. On the border of Iraq you still might see a glimpse of the ancient culture of the marsh Arabs. And some of the most legendary historic sights are to be seen here; the ziggurat of Choq-e Zanbil and the excavations of ancient Susa, once the capital of the ancient Elam and end of the Royal Road. Welcome to these remote corners of Iran!
This tour is just an example what we can offer. We can completely tailor-made this tour for you and adjust to your wishes.
- Alamut valley and castles
- Takht-e Suleyman
- Kurdistan
- mountain villages
- Marsh Arabs
- ziggurats in Khuzestan
Itinerary (15 days / 14 nights)
Day 1 arrival Tehran
Day 2 Tehran
Day 3 Tehran – Alamut
Day 4 Alamut
Day 5 Alamut - Takab via Soltaniyeh
Day 6 Takab - Sanandaj via Takht-e Soleyman
Day 7 Sanandaj
Day 8 Sanandaj - Howraman-e Takht
Day 9 Howraman - Kermanshah
Day 10 Kermanshah / Bisotun and Takht-e Bustan
Day 11 Kermanshah - Khoramabad
Day 12 Khoramabad - Shustar
Day 13 Shustar / visit Susa and Choq-e Zanbil - Ahwaz
Day 14 Ahwaz / excursion Khuzestan
Day 15 depart Ahwaz
PRICE
Tour from € 1,380.00 per person, based on two people sharing a double room.
The package includes:
- Accommodation in standard hotels including breakfast
- Private transfers between the airport and hotel
- Car with driver from day 3 - 15
- Full 24-hour support
- Visa support
The package does not include:
- International flights
- Other meals and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
- Visa expenses